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Most firms would be unprepared for ‘double hit’ of pandemic and no deal Brexit, poll suggests

THE majority of businesses are not prepared for a possible no-deal Brexit following the fallout from the pandemic, according to a poll.

The Institute of Directors (IoD) warns today of a potential “double hit” from Covid-19 and leaving the EU without a trade deal.

Almost half of 1,000 company directors surveyed said they were not fully prepared for the end of the Brexit transition period in December, while nearly a quarter said their company may not be ready in time.

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